At Least Get This Right
Cuban Fireballer Aroldis Chapman stands to save a ton of bonus money if he signs with a team tomorrow, because he won't be taxed on his bonus at the same rate if he plays in no games this year. This year ends tomorrow. If the Yanks can sign him without giving him a major league deal, the money wouldn't count against the luxury tax threshold. Even if they did give him a major league deal, the yearlies would be relatively small and the bonus could be amortized across them for luxury tax purposes. The Yanks should really get this done to start repairing the farm in the short term, and adding another super lefty to the team over the long term.As soon as Chapman jumped the Cuban team last summer, the Yanks changed their entire international plan. That was no coincidence. They want him, and should not let anyone else get him. Go Yanks!
posted by Kalel9 @ 9:26 PM
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It's supposedly questionable whether or not the paperwork could be completed in time even if he signed tonight, but that's why big firms work their overpaid associates to death.
The free agent pool really isn't that great next season after Mauer, no matter what people say.
Considering Newman's comments, the only reason they won't sign him is that Hal and Co. suddenly felt the need to be frugal.
They made more money than ever before this year. I can understand keeping the hardline around 200M, but not drying up the farm system again, which I don't think they will do.
Now that Holliday looks ticketed to St. Louis.
Vlad for DH/RF?
NJ to LF?
The more I think about it, if they sign Chapman, it was probably a perfect offseason.
If Holliday goes back to the Cardinals, just wait out Damon.
Phil, I really hope the Yankees get this guy. As Rich has said several times, with Vizcaino gone, it's a necessity.
Try deciphering this:
"12:57pm: Bernie Miklasz of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch says Scott Boras might consider one or two-year offers for Holliday. However, there are nine-figure offers out there, so, as Miklasz says, a short-term deal seems "highly unlikely." Miklasz hears that Boras won't go for a five-year offer from the Cardinals. The agent seems to be going for a seven or eight-year deal, but the Cards remain confident in their chances of bringing Holliday back."
I doubt seriously that there are any actual nine-figure offers, other than the Cardinals themselves.
Sounds like the Cardinals' offer will exceed $100 million. St. Louis are fools for giving him that in this market, with no other legitimate offers being reported.
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